Monopolize My Mysterious Wife
Chapter 693 - 693 679 Colorful Heart and No Courage (3)_1

Chapter 693: 679, Colorful Heart and No Courage (3)_1 Chapter 693: 679, Colorful Heart and No Courage (3)_1 Jian Qing lightly poked his thin lips, a faint smile in her eyes. Had he become so tired from dealing with numerous documents in the study room last night that he’s still not awake up to now?

Her gaze shifted, leaning over, gradually moving closer to his face as her heartbeat speeded up uncontrollably.

Darn it, why does it feel like she was about to do something wrong?

Looking at the handsome face close at hand, she felt a warm blush creeping to her cheeks. Just as she hesitated, the man suddenly opened his tightly shut eyes, causing Jian Qing to fall backwards in fright.

A low, hoarse laugh echoed, his sturdy arm encircling her soft waist, pulling her to his chest in the blink of an eye. Jian Qing’s pretty nose collided with his solid chest.

She winced slightly, a deep magnetic voice sounding above her head.

“Darling, tell me, what were you planning to do to me just now, hm?”

Noticing the teasing tone in his voice, a hint of embarrassment flashed in Jian Qing’s eyes. After a moment of silence, she looked up at him, having regained her composure.

“There was a mosquito on your face just now, I was about to swat it but you woke up.”

Before he could respond, she continued: “Have you been awake for a while, just pretending to sleep to trick me?”

Quan Jingwu raised an eyebrow: “I only woke up when someone was poking my lips incessantly.”

Faced with the taunting look in his eyes, an image of a flock of crows flying overhead passed through Jian Qing’s mind.

“If you were pretending to sleep, then do so properly. Why open your eyes all of a sudden and give me a fright?” She said, a little annoyed.

Don’t you know that you can scare someone to death?

Quan Jingwu looked at her with an amused expression, his large hand lightly stroking her waist through her nightgown.

“I had to take matters into my own hands because a certain someone had lecherous intents but no guts.”

Jian Qing’s face turned beet red, grabbing his hand, at a loss for words.

“Well, this is a misunderstanding, let me explain.”

“Darling, the one who starts a fire should also put it out. This time, you were the temptress.” Quan Jingwu flipped over, pressing her down, and kissed her deeply.

“Darling, don’t hesitate too much next time you sneak a kiss.”

Two gloomy lines seemed to flow through Jian Qing’s heart. Xiaojing, you liar.

The quilt was flipped over, covering the flirtatious scene.

…

The deaths of Ito Mie and her daughter didn’t bring much turbulence to the royal family. With Ito Keiko’s death, many sought even more fervently to flatter Ito Yukiko, especially the other noble families who had become more desiring of a marriage alliance with her.

Ito Yukiko was busy with dealing these noble families, almost to the point of being overwhelmed. In the afternoon, she managed to carve out some time to leave the palace and visit Jian Qing.

In the living room, Ito Yukiko watched Jian Qing eating pastries across from her, a flash of envy sparkling in her eyes.

“Jian Qing, thank you for the last time. I suppose, this is the second time you’ve saved me.”

“It was nothing.” She wiped her hands and replied with a faint smile.

Ito Yukiko chuckled, “Regardless, Jian Qing, I will always remember your kindness. If there’s anything I can help you with in the future, just let me know.”

Jian Qing nodded, accepting her goodwill.

As if remembering something, Ito Yukiko opened her bag, taking out a golden amulet, she handed it to Jian Qing, saying: “Jian Qing, this is for you. May you have a safe pregnancy and give birth to a healthy baby. This amulet from the temple is very effective.”

Jian Qing reached out to accept it, looking down at the amulet in her hand, a glimmer in her eyes, she was reminded of the amulet Shen Yan had given her.

Other than their colors, the two amulets were identical in terms of craftsmanship and designs. It seemed they both visited the same temple.

“Yukiko, is Shen Yan very close to your royal family?” Jian Qing asked calmly.

Ito Yukiko nodded, asking: “Do you also know Shen Yan?”

Jian Qing looked up at her: “Shen Yan?”

Ito Yukiko nodded, explaining slowly: “Shen Yan has an elder brother. In the past, it was always his brother who would visit our palace. Shen Yan’s health has always been poor, so he is rarely seen.”

Jian Qing remembered the wheelchair Shen Yan was sitting in the first time she saw him. A deep shade crossed her eyes. She could feel that Shen Yan meant no harm to her, but his mysterious demeanor seemed to suggest that he was quite familiar with her.

Yet, she had never met him before.

“By the way, Shen Yan has already left.” Ito Yukiko added.

Jian Qing asked: “Yukiko, what is Shen Yan’s brother’s name?”

“Shen Hua.”

“Where are they from?”

“I’m not sure about that. Every time Shen Hua visits our palace, he doesn’t stay for more than a few days. So, I don’t know much about them.” Ito Yukiko replied.

Jian Qing nodded thoughtfully. Shen Hua, Shen Yan!

“Jian Qing, is something bothering you?” Ito Yukiko asked, seeing her deep in thought.

Jian Qing shook her head, saying: “Nothing really. I just met Shen Yan the other day and was a bit curious about him. So, I was just asking casually.”

Ito Yukiko gave a faint smile, “Jian Qing, when the child is born, remember to inform me, I will send over a gift.”

Jian Qing gave a small smile, acknowledging with a “Sure”, noticing Yukiko’s exhaustion, her eyes softened.

“Yukiko, have you been busy lately?”

A flicker of bitterness flashed in Ito Yukiko’s eyes. In a calm voice, she said, “My father is planning to arrange a marriage for me.”

As a princess of the royal family, when she gained some things, she inevitably lost others. She had been prepared for this.

Becoming estranged with the Jian family and losing the cooperation with both JK International and the Jian family was a big hit to their royal family. Her father had to maintain their royal family’s status by winning over a powerful aristocratic family.

And she, as his only daughter, was the obvious choice.

A knowing smile flashed across Jian Qing’s face. She said calmly, “Yukiko, now that Ito Keiko and her mother have been executed, the cooperation with the Jian family and the royal family will naturally continue, and the cooperation with JK International can also move forward.”

The cooperation would continue, just on terms more favourable to JK International. However, she believed that even so, Ito Takahashi would gladly accept.

“Jian Qing, you…” Surprised, Ito Yukiko abruptly looked up, her eyes gleaming with delight. She didn’t want to impose on Jian Qing’s kindness twice, let alone embarrass her by begging for help. However, she never expected Jian Qing to bring it up voluntarily.

“Yukiko, I hope you utilize this opportunity appropriately. It’s better to hold your marriage fate in your own hands.” Jian Qing suggested meaningfully.

Ito Yukiko gave a start, catching the gist of her words, a wave of warmth filled her heart.

As long as she used this cooperation as a negotiation chip with her father, given Jian Qing’s guarantee, she was quite certain that her father would not force her into marriage anymore.

“Meeting you, Jian Qing, has been the luckiest event of my life.” She said gratefully.

Jian Qing chuckled, winking at her, “Here’s hoping that the next time we meet, you will have found your own happiness too.”

“Thank you!” Ito Yukiko stood up, bowed to her, her smile becoming more relaxed.